WDC's Practical Car Perseveration

[Nick M3]

Originally Posted by FC

Didn't know diesel wagons were available.

Should be, they sold them here. My Dad and I took a 500 mile trip in one. Perfectly ok car, but the diesel is anemic. And doesn't get good enough fuel economy to make up for it.

[wdc330i]

Originally Posted by JST

Here you go:

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...idual-package/

Ha! That color might make up for the fact that it’s a lame diesel...

There are actually a number of decently speced diesels wagons out there, but I’ve been studiously avoiding them. Really, the wagon is my solution, but I have to wait for the right one. Most leased 2018s won’t be available until summer/fall 2021. And maybe that’s OK timing.

[Jeff_DML]

Originally Posted by JST

Here you go:

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/20...idual-package/

All show no go

[Josh (PA)]

I saw an XF wagon on the road yesterday. That's a really nice looking car.

[JST]

Originally Posted by Josh (PA)

I saw an XF wagon on the road yesterday. That's a really nice looking car.

Yeah, it is. And I keep forgetting about them.

I posted about it before, but I really liked the F-Pace that I rented over Xmas break. It wasn't super fast but it was really practical and nice enough to drive, and pretty pleasant to look at without being over the top.

[FC]

Originally Posted by Nick M3

And doesn't get good enough fuel economy to make up for it.

Well, that blows.

[FC]

Originally Posted by JST

Yeah, it is. And I keep forgetting about them.

I posted about it before, but I really liked the F-Pace that I rented over Xmas break. It wasn't super fast but it was really practical and nice enough to drive, and pretty pleasant to look at without being over the top.

Money aside, there are a few nice-looking, sporty-ish, midsize-ish cross-over/SUV's.

-F-Pace
-Macan
-Stelvio
-GLC
-X3
-CX-5
and more.

And since wagons are dead, we might as well get used to those taking their place. As I've mentioned an electric or plug-in hybrid version of something in that class is likely our next vehicle.

[Jeff_DML]

Originally Posted by FC

Money aside, there are a few nice-looking, sporty-ish, midsize-ish cross-over/SUV's.

-F-Pace
-Macan
-Stelvio
-GLC
-X3
-CX-5
and more.

And since wagons are dead, we might as well get used to those taking their place. As I've mentioned an electric or plug-in hybrid version of something in that class is likely our next vehicle.

was just watching this

[wdc330i]

Originally Posted by FC

Money aside, there are a few nice-looking, sporty-ish, midsize-ish cross-over/SUV's.

-F-Pace
-Macan
-Stelvio
-GLC
-X3
-CX-5
and more.

And since wagons are dead, we might as well get used to those taking their place. As I've mentioned an electric or plug-in hybrid version of something in that class is likely our next vehicle.

Only the X3 has a lower hatch for hauling dogs around. The CX-5 hatch is as high up as the X5, which, for me, requires hoisting 100+ lbs of dogs up into the vehicle.

One intriguing contender is the upcoming Mazda3 Turbo hatchback...https://www.mazdausa.com/vehicles/2021-mazda3-turbo

[FC]

Originally Posted by wdc330i

Only the X3 has a lower hatch for hauling dogs around. The CX-5 hatch is as high up as the X5, which, for me, requires hoisting 100+ lbs of dogs up into the vehicle.

One intriguing contender is the upcoming Mazda3 Turbo hatchback...https://www.mazdausa.com/vehicles/2021-mazda3-turbo

I'd love a good roomy hatch. Would be a great car for wife and then kids. My oldest is less than 4 years away from a permit!